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butyrin
(bu·ty·rin)
Entry from US Dictionary
Pronunciation:
/ˈbyo͞otərin/
noun
any of three glyceryl esters of butyric acid found naturally in butter.
Chemical formula: C
3
H
5
(C
3
H
4
O
2
)
3
Nearby Words
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